Running out of gas ends pursuit in Salinas

Alejandro Valencia Langoria, 29, of San Jose, was arrested following a pursuit that ended when he ran out of gas near Salinas, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.

Langoria fled from deputies following a traffic stop at approximately 2 a.m. on Tuesday for crossing a double yellow line on Highway 68 near York Road.

He fled on Highway 68 into Salinas with speeds varying from 15 to 80 mph and cross the double yellow line two additional times, driving his 1993 Ford Mustang eastbound into the westbound lanes of traffic.

Langoria ran out of gas and the pursuit ended on Highway 68 at Torero Drive and he was taken into custody without incident.

During a search of his car, stolen credit cards reported out of San Jose were found.

California Highway Patrol responded and evaluated Langoria for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol and he was found to be DUI of a stimulant and cannabis.

Alejandro Valencia Langoria was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail.

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Running out of gas ends pursuit in Salinas

Alejandro Valencia Langoria, 29, of San Jose, was arrested following a pursuit that ended when he ran out of gas near Salinas, according to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office.